Ex-husband’s Regret by Lean

Chapter 206

"Stop trying to scare me!"

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After Bob yelled this sentence, his eyes showed fear, and before I could respond, he ran away!

"Alright, Jane, I have something to attend to right now, I'll get back to you later."

I hung up on Jane's call and turned to Bradley, who seemed invisible as always. "Did you just going to stand by and watch your father treat your mother like this?"

Bradley shrugged. "I don't have his strength, and he doesn't listen to me."

I was furious beyond words, unsure of what to say.

But Aunt Laura endured the pain and spoke up, "Bradley, wait outside for a moment. I need to talk to your cousin."

"Okay."

After Bradley left, I pulled up a chair and sat by the bedside. "Are your injuries taken care of properly? Is there anything left untreated?"

"No. These wounds just look severe. The doctors and security stopped your uncle before it got too

serious."

Aunt Laura shook her head, looking weaker than the last time I saw her. Tears silently streamed down her face. "I wanted to divorce him, but he won't agree..."

I sighed. "Don't worry, I'll figure something out."

Bob wasn't like Ryan. Getting a divorce from him shouldn't be that complicated. But first, I needed to ensure Aunt Laura's safety, at least to prevent her from being hurt again.

Aunt Laura seemed apologetic, holding my hand. "Okay... Charlotte, I've caused you too much trouble."

why say

preparing some fruit while keeping an eye on Aunt Laura's condition. Seeing her growing tired, I stood

of the hospital room, Aunt Laura called out

struggle and hesitation on Aunt Laura's face.

Aunt Laura hesitated, her hands clenched into fists on the blanket. Tears flowed silently again. After what seemed like an eternity, she spoke once more, as if making an incredibly difficult decision.

asked, "What

Aunt Laura got off the bed and asked me to help

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the shape of a rabbit. Though the red string around it had turned a bit pale, the silver pendant itself was clearly priceless-a piece of craftsmanship not seen

it around my neck and said earnestly, "Charlotte, please don't

too valuable,

"This belongs to you."

of words unsaid. Finally, she

something

would have been difficult

"Yes..."

wear it and tucking the

"Consider it so?"

words, but Aunt Laura seemed unwilling to say more. "Alright, I'm tired. You should

of questions, toccasionally

all. It was almost as if it belonged to me. Later, it dawned on me that the zodiac symbol on the pendant matched mine-a rabbit.

the same

pressing matters on my mind,

heard there was trouble at

"Yeah."

traffic light, I pressed the brake slowly. "Ryan, can you

had argued fiercely just yesterday, and the internet was buzzing nonstop about

I didn't know

pen scratching on paper audible. His voice was low.